JULY 4, 2010
AMERICAN LEGION

The food was already being served when we arrived at the American Legion Hall to begin setting up for our 3:00PM show. There was a grill going on the patio and the hamburgers and hotdogs were rolling off. Some of us were tempted to skip the sound check and get some of the wonderful smelling food instead.

At 3:00PM a capacity crowd filled the large hall. As soon as the music started the floor filled with dancers. For the next 3 or 4 hours the large, enthusiastic group danced and ate to their hearts content. I don't know if they enjoyed the food or the music most. I know the band really enjoyed the wonderful response they got for their efforts on this Sunday afternoon.

The band was in fine form; performing country and rock & roll songs steadily. We were without our fiddle player who could not join us because of a previous engagement in Illinois. He was ably replaced by Kurt Shoemaker, a fantastic steel guitar player who hails from Ionia Kansas. Kurt has played steel guitar in country music star Martina McBride's band. He is also a frequent Nashville recording session participant. It was a great pleasure and honor to have this outstanding musician join us.

We certainly look forward to another show at the American Legion located at 7500 West 75th Street in Overland Park Ks. Please watch this web site for announcements
regarding upcoming Stranger Creek Band shows. Also, join us every Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the BK (Burger King) Lounge located at 95th and Quivira in Lenexa Kansas.

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